Five affordable new cars that’ll make you stand out at school drop-off and pick-up
Sick of blending into the large bland SUV brigade at the school carpark? Here are five cars sure to turn heads at school drop-off and pick-up.Have you ever been at school pick-up waiting for your kids to hop in the car so you can head home and get on with your arvo only to find that they can’t find you in the line, or worse, the wrong kid gets in the car after mistaking your large white SUV for their own large white SUV? Well, it happens (so we’d think, it has not been confirmed).
One way to stand out from the school drop-off and pick-up crowd is to turn up in a car that may not be as common or universally known but it’ll sure get tongues wagging at the PTA meetings. And we're not talking about turning up in a Lamborghini or a Hummer, we're talking mainstream unique and accessible rides. Never blend in and have your kids wandering the schoolyards wondering when you’re ready to pick them up ever again with these five affordable new cars you can find right here on carsales.
Suzuki Ignis
Is it a tall hatchback, is it a low SUV? Why can't you have both? Well with the Suzuki Ignis you can. There is a bit of Jeep styling upfront while the funky colours it is available will sure to make you stand out in the sea of white cars at the drop-off zone.
Mazda MX-30
Mazda CX-5, CX-8 and CX-9 are school carpark favourites across the country. So why not up the ante with Mazda's latest SUV that combines the much-loved design with quirky angles and doors and throw in EV power (in some variants) for good measure. While it is not as big as the CX-5, the funky styling and sustainable and eco friendly interior materials will sure to make you the talk of recess.
Peugeot 3008
The French never disappoint when it comes to standing out from the crowd and the Peugeot 3008 is no exception. If you don't want the RAV4 or CX-5 that everyone else seems to have, the 3008 offers a luxe take on the family hauler with some unique styling, lights and an interior that looks like a fighter jet cockpit rather than an SUV. You also get more luxury feel than those competitors without needing to spend GLC of X3 dollars.
Citroen C3
Rarer than a Ferrari on Aussie roads. If that's not enough incentive to join the exclusive club and stand out at the school carpark, we don't know what is! Aside from some quirky looks and bright coloured contrasts, there is some practicality with the now-iconic Citroen airbumps that sit on the lower portion of the door panels meaning less damage by excitable opening and closing of car doors.
Toyota C-HR
So you want the tried and tested safety and reliability of a Toyota but want to stand out from the crowd? Well the Toyota CH-R might be what you're looking for. It's a small SUV with all the Toyota usuals except that it seems to be the cool sporty sibling you never knew about. Well as sporty as a Toyota will go these days. It's no Supra but the parents at the gate will sure think you're a cool parent especially if you opt for the GR Sport edition.
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